About the job
Mercor
connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include
Benchmark
,
General Catalyst
,
Peter Thiel
,
Adam D'Angelo
,
Larry Summers
, and
Jack Dorsey
.
Position:
Cybersecurity and Low-Level Programming Expert
Type:
Contract
Compensation:
$80–$120/hour
Location:
Remote
Duration:
~2 months
Commitment:
20+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Analyze and review content for security vulnerabilities with a focus on pattern recognition and classification in an
AI
context.
Apply expertise in
systems programming
and
security concepts
to improve
AI model
threat detection and reasoning.
Collaborate asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain.
Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
Work
independently
with
flexible hours
to meet project deadlines.
Qualifications
Must-Have
2+ years
of experience in programming with low-level languages such as
C
,
C++
, or
Java
.
Familiarity with security vulnerability classification frameworks like
OWASP
or
CVEs
.
Understanding of core




cybersecurity concepts
, including web security and common attack vectors.
Strong attention to detail and pattern recognition skills.
Clear written and verbal communication in
English
.
Currently based in the
U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand
.
Ability to pass an enhanced background check.
Start Date
Mid-April
; exact dates will be confirmed closer to the start date.
Interview Process
Complete a short interview and questionnaire to assess domain expertise.
Paid for up to
1 hour
of onboarding time, including the screening process and onboarding videos if hired.
Compensation & Legal
Hourly contractor
,
Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
.
Application Process (Takes ***** mins to complete)
Upload resume
AI interview based on your resume
Submit form
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📌 Information Security Analyst (Sydney)
🏢 Mercor
📍 Sydney